Alignment - How your text conforms to the left and right margins of a page. The text can be right-aligned, centered, left-aligned, or fully-aligned/justified.
Application - A program or software.
Blog - Originally known as Web Log. Blogs are websites that contains dated text entries, generally listed in reverse chronological order (most recent first) about a particular topic. Blogs serve many purposes from online newsletters to personal diaries to topical discussions. They can be written by one person or a group. Blog entries may contain commentary and links to other Web sites. They may contain photographs and/or videos. Blogs that contain videos are sometimes called VLOGS since the video can communicate the author's thoughts and ideas. "Blog" can also be used as a verb, meaning to maintain or add content to a blog.
CD-ROM - (Compact Disc Read Only Memory) a compact disc format used to hold text, graphics, and hi-fi stereo sound.
Cite References - to reference the creator or source of information used in a presentation; the recognition that a work is not yours.
Cursor - This is where the action is located on your screen, represented by a flashing line. When you type on your keyboard, the information appears at the cursor.
Digital Camera - a special camera hat takes and stores photographs in a digital format. Digital pictures can be loaded into a computer and used in a variety of ways, one of which is insertion into a multimedia presentation.
DVD - similar to a CD but has a much larger data capacity (about 7 times more), used to hold large files like movies/videos.
Format - To change the appearance of an entry
Hyperlink - a predefined linkage between one object and another which is chosen by using a single click. (Can be text or an icon and displays as underlined text usually in blue or red font).
Landscape - The page setup that permits a document to be printed in a horizontal position.
Margins
Portrait - The page setup that prints the document vertically.
Retrieve - Open a saved document
Save - To store information for later use.
Save As - To save a document for the first time or with a new name
Template - A file that is pre-formatted in some way.
FILE EXTENSIONS Image Files
.gif - Graphic Interchange Format - Pronounced "jiff" - A file format for pictures, photographs, and drawings that are compressed so that they can be sent quickly.
.jpeg - Joint Photographic Experts Group - A standard for shrinking graphics so they can be sent faster and take up less space on your hard drive.
.bmp- Bitmap image file--Computers use bits of 1 and 0 to store data. A bitmap is a map of bits that form a particular picture.
.png-Portable network graphic-PNG was created to replace GIF
.tif-Tagged image file-one of the most widely supported file formats for storing bit-map images on both Mac and PC's.
Audio Files
.mid or .midi--Musical Instrument Digital Interface
.mp3-common audio format for consumer audio storage
.wav -Waveform Audio File Format used for storing an audio bitstream on PC's
.wmv -Windows media audio file
Text Files
.doc - Microsoft 2003 word document
.docx - Microsoft 2007 word document
.rtf - Rich Text Format
.txt - Plain Text file
Data Files
.csv - Comma Separated Values File
.ppt - Microsoft 2003 PowerPoint Presentation
.pptx - Microsoft 2007 PowerPoint Presentation
.xls - Microsoft 2003 Excel Spreadsheet
.xlsx - Microsoft 2007 Excel Spreadsheet
.mdb - Microsoft 2003 Access Database
.accdb - Microsoft 2007 Access Database
Web Files
.asp - Active Server Page
.css - Cascading Style Sheet
.htm or .html - Hypertext markup language file
Page Layout Files
.pdf - Portable Document Format (You can not type on a PDF)
Compressed Files
.zip - Zipped or compressed files
Video Files
.asf -Advanced Systems Format File
.avi -Audio Video Interleave File
.mov - Apple Quicktime Movie File
.mp4 - MPEG-4 Video File
.mpg -MPEG Video File
.flv - Flash Video File
.wmv-Windows Media Video File
WINDOWS MANAGEMENT TERMS
Active Window – The window in which a user is currently working or directing input. An active window is typically at the top of the windows layers and is distinguished by the color of its title bar.
Inactive Window(s) - A window users are not currently interacting with. This window cannot receive keyboard input. Inactive windows usually have gray title bars.
Maximize – To display a window at its largest size.
Minimize- To hide a window that is currently displayed on screen. The window is removed and represented with an icon or file name on the taskbar.
Resize - To change the height or width of a window. Usually this is done with the mouse by catching a corner or side of the window and dragging in or out.
Close or Exit – To remove a window from active or inactive status on the desktop.
STORAGE MEDIA TERMS
CD- 650-783 MB of data
DVD - 4.7 GB of data
Flash Drive, Zip Drive, USB Drive, Thumb Drive
GENERAL SKILLS TO KNOW
FILE MANAGEMENT
Create folders
Add, delete, move, and copy files and folders
Create a compressed file of a folder
PRINTING
Preview
Save as .pdf (Mac users)
Changing printer printing to
NETWORKS
INFORMATION SKILLS
How to determine the reliability of a web site
EQUIPMENT USE
Can use a scanner
Can use a digital camera to take and upload pictures onto a computer
Can connect document camera, projector, etc. to computer
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING
MAC
PC
Printers on a PC - Printer won't print.
Click on the Start button, select printers and faxes. Check to see if there are pending print jobs. If so, right click and cancel all documents. Now, turn off printer and restart the computer. Turn the printer back on and try to print.
Tree or server not found
Can't find tree server - unplug the ethernet (Internet) cord and replug it from the computer and the port on the wall. Unplug and and replug the waters switch box-both ends. Restart the computer and try to login in. If you get the same error message, submit a work order to your Technology Facilitator.
GENERAL TERMS/SKILLS PRACTICE TEST SPREADSHEET TERMS Spreadsheet- An application that can be used to do calculations, analyze and present data. If includes tools for organizing, managing, sorting and retrieving data and testing "what if" statements. It has a chart feature that displays numerical data as a graph.
Active Cell - The thick-bordered cell where you can enter numbers or formulas.
Cell - The space at the intersection of a row and a column.
Cell Address -the location of a cell on the spreadsheet identified by the column letter and row number.
Cell Range - a group or block of cells in a spreadsheet. Operations can be performed on a range of cells. The range highlighted below is B3 through D4. It is written as B3:D4
Cell Reference Error - If a formula is not correctly entered in a spreadsheet the error message #REF will appear in the cell.
Chart/Graph - Visual representation of data in a spreadsheet
Types of charts and what they are used for
Line Graph - A graph used to display trends by lines that connect points of data, used to show changes over a period of time.
Pie Graph - Circle graph divided into pieces that look like portions of a pie which show relationship of one set of data to the entire data (%).
Bar Graph - Used to compare individual or sets of values to each other.
Column - The vertical divisions in a spreadsheet that are named with an alphabetical letter.
Column Heading - The lettered box at the top of a column in a spreadsheet, used to highlight an entire column.
Data Entry Bar - The bar at the top of the spreadsheet used to enter data into the selected cell; data will appear in cell after pressing Enter/Return or tab.
Fill Series - To copy the contents of one cell to another range of cells
Formula Bar or Data Entry Bar--the bar at the top of the spreadsheet used to enter data into the cell that you have selected
Graph/Chart - a visual representation of numerical data; can present complex relationships clearly, and make trends and patterns identifiable.
Grid - Blank setup of rows and columns in a spreadsheet on which data is to be entered
Gridlines - The vertical and horizontal lines displayed in the body of a spreadsheet; the intersections of the gridlines forms cells
There are 3 types of data that can be entered into a spreadsheet
Label - The term given to the data entered as text in a spreadsheet.
Values - The term give to the data entered as numbers in a spreadsheet.
Formulas - Mathematical equation consisting of numbers, other cell designators, and symbols for mathematical operations. The result of the formula is displayed in the cell, the formula is displayed in the data entry bar. Formulas are calculated using the normal algebraic rules concerning order of operations.
Legend - Text that explains the meaning of colors and patterns used in a graph/char sometimes called the key.
Range/Series - One or more cells in a sequence. For example, a range could be an entire row or column, or multiple rows or columns. Identify a range by using the beginning and ending cell address (A1:A8).
Row - The horizontal divisions in a spreadsheet named with a number.
Row Heading - The numbered box at the beginning of a row in a spreadsheet, used to highlight an entire row.
Sort - Arranging information in a specific order (usually ascending and descending)
Ascending Order - Organizing or sorting information in order from smallest to largest, or A-Z or 1-9.
Descending Order - Organizing or sorting information in order from largest to smallest, Z-A, or 9-1.
Performing Calculations In A Spreadsheet
Formula - A mathematical equation consisting of numbers, other cell designators, and symbols for mathematical operations. The result of the formula is displayed in the cell - the formula is displayed in the data entry bar. Formulas are calculated using the normal algebraic rules concerning order of operations.
Formulas contain three elements
It must begin with an equal sign (=) to distinguish it from a label or value. The equal sign tells the computer to perform a calculation.
It must have operators - an instruction like add (+), subtract (-), multiply (*), and divide (/)
It must have operands - what the instructions operate on, i.e. values
Functions- Formulas that are already built into the spreadsheet program (Average, Minimum, Maximum, Sum).
Operand- What the operator in a formula works on (example: numeric value)
Operator - An instruction such as add, subtract, or multiply within a formula.
All formulas begin with an equal (=) sign and must have operands and operators.
Spreadsheets can also use shortcut formulas, known as FUNCTIONS such as SUM, AVG and DIV
See the examples below.
Johnny has the following grades and wants to know his average:
The formula for cell E1 would be:
=(A1+B1+C1+D1)/4 The parentheses indicates order of operation—add up the cells first, then divide by 4 (the number of grades)Or
=AVG(A1:D1) This formula tells the computer to average the cell range from A1 through D1.
Examples of Basic Formulas
=B4+B5 To find the sum of the contents of cells B4 and B5
=B4-B5 To find the difference between the contents of cells B4 and B5
=B4*B5 To multiply cells B4 and B5
=B4/B5 To divide cell B4 by B5
=SUM(B4:B10) To add cells B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, and B10 (Note: The colon between the cell address represents a range)
=AVG(B4:B10) To calculate the average of B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, and B10
Spreadsheet SkillsTo Know
Resizing columns and rows - To quickly re-size a column/row so that you can see all the contents within the cells, place your mouse on the border between cell headers until your cursor has arrows, then click and drag the divider to make it wider. Data in a cell that is too small may display ##### in the cell. To remove the error, resize the cell.
Deleting row/columns - Click on row or column heading which will highlight the entire row/column and then delete.
Add data using fill series
How to calculate using formulas
How to create a graph from spreadsheet
How to insert a new worksheet
How to rename a worksheet
How to Merge cells
How to format cells - Identifying the type of data found in the cells - Examples: show how time or dates will be displayed or how many decimal places will be displayed.
Example of types of date formatting in Excel. Choosing a type would display all data in the row/column in this format. Spreadsheet Tutorials
SPREADSHEET TERMS PRACTICE TEST DATABASE TERMS Database - Software application that helps manage large collections of information.
Boolean Operators – Connecting terms such as AND, OR, NOT that can often be used in keyword searches to refine search criteria.
Entry - Data that is in a field.
Field - A place in a database record where a category of information can be entered or located.
File - A set of related records in a database.
Record - A collection of related field and entries
Multiple Criterion Filter: A database operation that displays records that meet several criteria simultaneously.
Operators: Mathematical symbols used in database filters
(>) greater than
(<) less than
(=) equal to
(>) greater than or equal to
(<) less than or equal to When searching/filtering for text, it is often best to use the "contains" operator. This will allow you to key in the first several identifying letters, but not the whole word or words.
Relationship -- The comparison of two pieces of information using logical operators: less than (<), greater than (>), equals (=), less than or equal to (=<), greater than or equal to (=>). Other comparison terms to look for are “at most,” meaning less than or equal to, and “at least,” which translates as equal to or greater than.
Search/Query -- The process of finding all records of a database that meet a certain rule, statement, or criterion. A search may be based on a single statement, rule, or criterion, or a combination of statements, rules, and criteria joined by AND, OR, and AND/OR. This process is also called a query or match in some database software programs.
Sort -- Arranging information in a specific order (usually ascending and descending).
Ascending order: method of sorting data in order from lowest to highest (A-Z) or numerical order (0-9)
Descending order: the opposite of ascending order. Example: Reverse alphabetical order
(Z-A) or reverse numerical is high to low (9-0).
Wildcard: A character in a search that permits any character to be specified. For example, the search criteria al* will find Alabama, already, or Albert. Ion a database search, the asterisk (*) is the wildcard character to replace one or more letters; the question mark (?) is the wildcard character to replace only one letter.
Connectors - Words such as and, or, and not that join certain conditions together when performing a search.
And - Used to connect ALL criteria being searched for
Or - Used to search for ANY of the criteria being searched for
Not - Used to exclude criteria
DATABASE PRACTICE TEST MULTIMEDIA TERMS
Multimedia- is defined as any presentation or program that combines two or more types of media, such as graphics, sound, video, animation, and/or text. Two of the most popular forms of multimedia that students are familiar with are video games and Internet web sites. Programs that you might have used to create a multimedia presentation are Macromedia Flash, Hyperstudio, Keynote, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Storyboard - A graphic organizer used for planning and developing a multimedia report/presentation.
Linear Presentation - A story or presentation where each event occurs in certain order. This type of presentation has a beginning and an end and move in a straight line, either forward or backward.
Non-Linear Presentation – Navigation in this type of presentation is based on choices listed in a menu on a storyboard. A user might jump from screen 1 to screen 5 to screen 3, based on the menu items and choices made.
Animation - diagrams or cartoons that move to show action; made up of a sequence of images displayed one after the other. You can set up text or graphics to move on eachslide differently, which help make a more interesting presentation.
Inserting links - when inserting a link, copy the url first, then depending on the version use the insert menu.
Inserting video - when inserting a video, first save the video to the same folder that contains the powerpoint, copy the link, then depdending on the version, use the insert menu.
Inserting images - locate the image (c drive, flash drive, etc.) and use the insert menu to load image file.
Background - the base or backdrop color; in order to distinguish any image on screen, whether text or graphics, there must be a contrasting background color.
Slide Show - a presentation of linear or non-linear multimedia
Sound - music, speech, or sound effects when recorded is used to accompany a multimedia presentation to make it more interesting
Transition - an effect added in a multimedia presentation that joins one slide to another. Examples of transitions are fade, fly in, enter from left.
Video Clips - short movies saved to be available for use in multimedia
Web-based - any software that runs on or interacts with a web site; the software may be on the Internet or on an in-house intranet.
Skills needed:
How to insert a slide
How to add text boxes, links, images & videos
How to use transition & build (Animation)
How to use notes pages
Proper use of bullets
MULTIMEDIA TERMS PRACTICE TEST SOCIETAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) -- A set of rules and guidelines that are set up to regulate Internet use and to protect the user.
COPYRIGHT -- Law granting a legal right to a copyright holder or author which requires their permission to make non-archival copies of the work in question.
Firewall - Technology that prevents users from visiting inappropriate web sites, and protects the network from unauthorized users.
Public Domain - Software written and then donated to the public. Anyone can use and copy public domain software free of charge.
Shareware - Software that can be tried before you purchase.
Virus - A computer program designed to damage computer files.
Skills to Know
Knowledge of copyright and fair use
Cyber Safety
Safe use of social networks
Online scams, fraud
Safe passwords
Cyber ethics
TELECOMMUNICATIONS - The act of sending and receiving information, such as data, text, pictures, voice, and video. INTERNET
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICIES (AUP) - a set of rules specifically for an organization's network such as a school's rules for Internet use
ATTACHMENT or ATTACHED FILE -- a separate document that you may send with an e-mail message. It might be a document, such as a report that you need to send to a teacher, or it could be a photograph or another type of computer file.
BANDWIDTH - The amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time. For digital devices, the bandwidth is usually expressed in bits per second (bps) or bytes per second.
BOOKMARK - A url that you save in your browser so all you have to do is click on the title to visit it again.
BROWSER – software used to view various kinds of Internet resources found on the World Wide Web.
CACHE - the place on your computer that temporarily saves information about sites you have visited; will help page load faster the next time you visit that site.
COOKIES -- Small text files identify a user’s personal preferences and settings and allows the web site's server to retrieve your information from its database.
DOWNLOAD - saving pictures, music or other files from a network or the Internet to your computer.
EMAIL - electronic mail; messages sent and received over the phone lines using a computer and a modem.
EMBEDDED - when an object such as a sound or picture file is inserted into a file wherein it becomes a permanent part of the file.
ENCRYPTION - A procedure that renders the contents of a message or file unintelligible to anyone not authorized to read it.
FIREWALL - A computer or computer software that stops unauthorized users from accessing private information.
GPS - GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM - Satellite navigational system of satellites and receiving devices used to compute positions on the earth.
Home Page - An introductory screen on a web page on the World Wide Web, used to welcome visitors.
Hyperlink - Special text when clicked on takes the user from one related topic to another, usually appears blue and/or underlined.
ICON - small images on a web page or on your desktop that you click to open a program, a file, or to jump to a hyperlink.
IMPORT DATA - To use data that has been created by another application.
INTERNET - A global network of thousands of other computer networks that offers e-mail and information retrieval services to millions of people.
INTRANET - An internal internet belonging to an organization such as a school.
*There's one major difference between an intranet and the Internet: The Internet is an open, public space, while the Intranet is designed to be private. An Intranet may be accessible from the Internet, but as a rule it's protected by a password or accessible only to employees or other authorized users.
INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER (ISP) - A company that charges a fee to provide access to the Internet; Example: AOL, Mindspring, Prodigy, CompuServe, and BellSouth.
IP ADDRESS - INTERNET PROTOCOL ADDRESS - needed to connect to Internet.
SEARCH ENGINE -- Software that searches, gathers and identifies information from a database based on keywords, indices, titles and text.
STREAMING VIDEO - Video that is sent continuously and plays as it arrives.
URL - Uniform Resource Locator - Website address
VIDEO CONFERENCING -- Using a camera and phone lines or the Internet, video conferencing allows individuals at two or more sites to see and hear each other and to share and collaborate on graphical and text based data.
USER NAME -- First part of an e-mail address. Example: jsmith is the user name of the following e-mail address. jsmith@wcpss.net
WEB 2.0 - The term given to describe a second generation of the World Wide Web that allows users to collaborate and share information online (is interactive rather than just obtaining information).
Webcast - An audio or video broadcast that is conducted over the Internet. Often, "webcast" refers to a live streaming production.
WEB BROWSER - An application that enables a person to access sites on the World Wide Web; may incorporate e-mail and newsgroup software.
WiFi - This abbreviated word comes from "Wireless Fidelity." While there are specific standards for WiFi, most people use the abbreviated word loosely to refer to all wireless networks.
WIKI - A website that visitors can edit using their browser. Groups can use a wiki to author documents collaboratively. An example is Wikipedia.org , the collaborative encyclopedia.
WORLD WIDE WEB (WWW) -- The section of the Internet that allows access to text, graphics, sound, and even video. A lot of free information can be found on the WWW.
WYSIWYG - An acronym for "What You See Is What You Get" and is pronounced "wizzy wig". Means that the text and graphics shown on your screen exactly match your printouts.
DESKTOP PUBLISHING - Using features of word processing/desktop publishing software to format and produce documents, letters, reports, fliers, and newsletters with graphics.
Copy - To make an exact copy of information in a document so you can duplicate it in a new location.
Cut and Paste– to select (highlight) text and move it to another location; deletes original text
Edit -- To make changes in a document or presentation.
Font - The shape and style of text.
Graphic - Images/pictures created, edited, and/or published using a computer.
Paste - To insert the last information that was cut or copied into a document.
Indent -- To set the first line of a paragraph in from the margin in a word processing document using the tab key.
Spell Check– word processing tool that checks the spelling of words in a document with the dictionary spellings; allows the user to easily replace misspelled words with corrected words
Thesaurus - A feature in most word processors used to replace a word in a document with one that is more suitable and adds variety to your writing.
Word Wrap - This occurs when you get to the end of a line and continue typing the text will then go to the next line.
Skills To Know
Can work with multiple windows open
Can insert and edit images
Format font (superscript, subscript, strike-through, bold, underline etc.)
GENERAL TERMS
FILE EXTENSIONS
Image Files
Audio Files
Text Files
Data Files
Web Files
Page Layout Files
Compressed Files
Video Files
WINDOWS MANAGEMENT TERMS
STORAGE MEDIA TERMS
GENERAL SKILLS TO KNOW
FILE MANAGEMENT
PRINTING
NETWORKS
INFORMATION SKILLS
EQUIPMENT USE
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING
Click on the Start button, select printers and faxes. Check to see if there are pending print jobs. If so, right click and cancel all documents. Now, turn off printer and restart the computer. Turn the printer back on and try to print.
Can't find tree server - unplug the ethernet (Internet) cord and replug it from the computer and the port on the wall. Unplug and and replug the waters switch box-both ends. Restart the computer and try to login in. If you get the same error message, submit a work order to your Technology Facilitator.
GENERAL TERMS/SKILLS PRACTICE TEST
SPREADSHEET TERMS
Spreadsheet- An application that can be used to do calculations, analyze and present data. If includes tools for organizing, managing, sorting and retrieving data and testing "what if" statements. It has a chart feature that displays numerical data as a graph.
- Active Cell - The thick-bordered cell where you can enter numbers or formulas.
- Cell - The space at the intersection of a row and a column.
- Cell Address - the location of a cell on the spreadsheet identified by the column letter and row number.
- Cell Range - a group or block of cells in a spreadsheet. Operations can be performed on a range of cells. The range highlighted below is B3 through D4. It is written as B3:D4
- Cell Reference Error - If a formula is not correctly entered in a spreadsheet the error message #REF will appear in the cell.
- Chart/Graph - Visual representation of data in a spreadsheet
- Types of charts and what they are used for
- Line Graph - A graph used to display trends by lines that connect points of data, used to show changes over a period of time.
- Pie Graph - Circle graph divided into pieces that look like portions of a pie which show relationship of one set of data to the entire data (%).
- Bar Graph - Used to compare individual or sets of values to each other.
- Column - The vertical divisions in a spreadsheet that are named with an alphabetical letter.
- Column Heading - The lettered box at the top of a column in a spreadsheet, used to highlight an entire column.
- Data Entry Bar - The bar at the top of the spreadsheet used to enter data into the selected cell; data will appear in cell after pressing Enter/Return or tab.
- Fill Series - To copy the contents of one cell to another range of cells
- Formula Bar or Data Entry Bar--the bar at the top of the spreadsheet used to enter data into the cell that you have selected
- Graph/Chart - a visual representation of numerical data; can present complex relationships clearly, and make trends and patterns identifiable.
- Grid - Blank setup of rows and columns in a spreadsheet on which data is to be entered
- Gridlines - The vertical and horizontal lines displayed in the body of a spreadsheet; the intersections of the gridlines forms cells
- There are 3 types of data that can be entered into a spreadsheet
- Label - The term given to the data entered as text in a spreadsheet.
- Values - The term give to the data entered as numbers in a spreadsheet.
- Formulas - Mathematical equation consisting of numbers, other cell designators, and symbols for mathematical operations. The result of the formula is displayed in the cell, the formula is displayed in the data entry bar. Formulas are calculated using the normal algebraic rules concerning order of operations.
- Legend - Text that explains the meaning of colors and patterns used in a graph/char sometimes called the key.
- Range/Series - One or more cells in a sequence. For example, a range could be an entire row or column, or multiple rows or columns. Identify a range by using the beginning and ending cell address (A1:A8).
- Row - The horizontal divisions in a spreadsheet named with a number.
- Row Heading - The numbered box at the beginning of a row in a spreadsheet, used to highlight an entire row.
- Sort - Arranging information in a specific order (usually ascending and descending)
- Ascending Order - Organizing or sorting information in order from smallest to largest, or A-Z or 1-9.
- Descending Order - Organizing or sorting information in order from largest to smallest, Z-A, or 9-1.
Performing Calculations In A SpreadsheetMultiplication *
Division/
Addition +
Subtraction -
Writing Formulas
- All formulas begin with an equal (=) sign and must have operands and operators.
- Spreadsheets can also use shortcut formulas, known as FUNCTIONS such as SUM, AVG and DIV
Johnny has the following grades and wants to know his average:See the examples below.
The formula for cell E1 would be:=(A1+B1+C1+D1)/4 The parentheses indicates order of operation—add up the cells first, then divide by 4 (the number of grades)Or
=AVG(A1:D1) This formula tells the computer to average the cell range from A1 through D1.
Examples of Basic Formulas
=B4+B5 To find the sum of the contents of cells B4 and B5
=B4-B5 To find the difference between the contents of cells B4 and B5
=B4*B5 To multiply cells B4 and B5
=B4/B5 To divide cell B4 by B5
=SUM(B4:B10) To add cells B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, and B10 (Note: The colon between the cell address represents a range)
=AVG(B4:B10) To calculate the average of B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, and B10
Spreadsheet Skills To Know
Example of types of date formatting in Excel. Choosing a type would display all data in the row/column in this format.
Spreadsheet Tutorials
SPREADSHEET TERMS PRACTICE TEST
DATABASE TERMS
Database - Software application that helps manage large collections of information.
(>) greater than
(<) less than
(=) equal to
(>) greater than or equal to
(<) less than or equal to When searching/filtering for text, it is often best to use the "contains" operator. This will allow you to key in the first several identifying letters, but not the whole word or words.
(Z-A) or reverse numerical is high to low (9-0).
DATABASE PRACTICE TEST
MULTIMEDIA TERMS
Multimedia- is defined as any presentation or program that combines two or more types of media, such as graphics, sound, video, animation, and/or text. Two of the most popular forms of multimedia that students are familiar with are video games and Internet web sites. Programs that you might have used to create a multimedia presentation are Macromedia Flash, Hyperstudio, Keynote, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Storyboard - A graphic organizer used for planning and developing a multimedia report/presentation.
- Linear Presentation - A story or presentation where each event occurs in certain order. This type of presentation has a beginning and an end and move in a straight line, either forward or backward.
- Non-Linear Presentation – Navigation in this type of presentation is based on choices listed in a menu on a storyboard. A user might jump from screen 1 to screen 5 to screen 3, based on the menu items and choices made.
- Create a presentation - Insert slides, title, bullets, images, links, background and/or animation.
- Animation - diagrams or cartoons that move to show action; made up of a sequence of images displayed one after the other. You can set up text or graphics to move on eachslide differently, which help make a more interesting presentation.
- Inserting links - when inserting a link, copy the url first, then depending on the version use the insert menu.
- Inserting video - when inserting a video, first save the video to the same folder that contains the powerpoint, copy the link, then depdending on the version, use the insert menu.
- Inserting images - locate the image (c drive, flash drive, etc.) and use the insert menu to load image file.
- Background - the base or backdrop color; in order to distinguish any image on screen, whether text or graphics, there must be a contrasting background color.
- Slide Show - a presentation of linear or non-linear multimedia
- Sound - music, speech, or sound effects when recorded is used to accompany a multimedia presentation to make it more interesting
- Transition - an effect added in a multimedia presentation that joins one slide to another. Examples of transitions are fade, fly in, enter from left.
- Video Clips - short movies saved to be available for use in multimedia
- Web-based - any software that runs on or interacts with a web site; the software may be on the Internet or on an in-house intranet.
Skills needed:MULTIMEDIA TERMS PRACTICE TEST
SOCIETAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES
- Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) -- A set of rules and guidelines that are set up to regulate Internet use and to protect the user.
- COPYRIGHT -- Law granting a legal right to a copyright holder or author which requires their permission to make non-archival copies of the work in question.
- Firewall - Technology that prevents users from visiting inappropriate web sites, and protects the network from unauthorized users.
- Public Domain - Software written and then donated to the public. Anyone can use and copy public domain software free of charge.
- Shareware - Software that can be tried before you purchase.
- Virus - A computer program designed to damage computer files.
Skills to Know- Knowledge of copyright and fair use
Cyber SafetyTELECOMMUNICATIONS - The act of sending and receiving information, such as data, text, pictures, voice, and video.
INTERNET
Email Skills
DESKTOP PUBLISHING - Using features of word processing/desktop publishing software to format and produce documents, letters, reports, fliers, and newsletters with graphics.
Skills To Know
DESKTOP PUBLISHING TERMS PRACTICE TEST